This document provides an introduction to ArchiMate, an enterprise architecture modeling language. It can be used to create uniform representations of diagrams that describe enterprise architectures. ArchiMate models can be exchanged between tools using an XML format. It offers an integrated approach to describe different architecture domains and their underlying relationships. The language also complements the TOGAF standard for enterprise architecture development. ArchiMate is useful for business communication and linking business, processes, and technical development. It is commonly used by enterprise architects, business architects, and solution architects. Examples of its use include the BIAN banking architecture and agile project modeling.

1. Introduction
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Prepared by:
Ashraf Fouad Ayoub

2. Trademarks
• ArchiMate®, The Open Group®, TOGAF®, Digital Practitioner Body of Knowledge™, DPBoK™ are
registered trademarks of The Open Group.
• All other brand, company, and product names are used for identification purposes only and may
be trademarks that are the sole property of their respective owners.
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3. Disclaimer
• Infographics included in this presentation based on licensed version from Infograpia.
• Free logos & icons from website: Seeklogo, SVG REPO
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4. What is ArchiMate? (1/2)
• ArchiMate is Enterprise Architecture modeling
language.
• It offers an integrated architectural approach
that describes and visualizes different
architecture domains and their underlying
relations and dependencies.
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Source: [1] Chapter 1, Introduction
Implementation
& Migration
Technology
Application
Business
Strategy
Motivation
Physical
Active
Structure
Behavior
Passive
Structure
Source: [1] Chapter 3, Figure 3: ArchiMate Full
Framework
Layers
Aspects

5. What is ArchiMate? (2/2)
• It provides a uniform representation for diagrams
that describe Enterprise Architectures.
• The ArchiMate ecosystem supports an exchange
format in XML which allows model and diagram
exchange between tools.
• There are no formal semantics assigned to colors
and the use of color is left to the modeler.
• Other notational cues can be used to distinguish
between the layers of the framework. A letter M,
S, B, A, T, P, or I in the top-left corner of an
element can be used to denote a Motivation,
Strategy, Business, Application, Technology,
Physical, or Implementation & Migration
element, respectively.
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Source: [1] Chapter 1, Introduction
Source: [1] Chapter 3, 3.9 Use of Colors and Notational Cues
Source: [2] Resources, Colour Schemes provided by J-B Sarrodie

6. Relationship with TOGAF
The TOGAF and ArchiMate standards can easily
be used in conjunction:
• The two standards complement each other
with respect to the definition of an
architecture development process and the
definition of an Enterprise Architecture
modeling language
• The two standards overlap in their use of
viewpoints, and the concept of an underlying
common repository of architectural artifacts
and models; i.e., they have a firm common
foundation
• The combined use of the two standards can
support a better communication with
stakeholders
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Source: [1] Appendix D, D.1 The TOGAF Framework Source: [1] Appendix D, Figure 116: Correspondence
Between the ArchiMate Language and the TOGAF ADM

7. Why use ArchiMate?
• A picture is worth a 1000 words.
• Business friendly notation  Effective business communication.
• Link between business, process, epics, & features to be developed.
• Target audience for ArchiMate diagrams:
• C-Level stakeholders.
• Project Managers / Product Owners / Portfolio Managers.
• Technical Team Leaders / Developers.
• Infra-structure / Operation team members.
• Standard Notation with tool certification (ArchiMate Tool Certification Register).
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8. Who uses ArchiMate?
• Enterprise Architects.
• Business Architects.
• Solution Architects.
• “The Open Group” Youtube Channel: Using the
ArchiMate® Modeling Language in Real Life
Examples (27-Jan-2022)
1. BIAN: Banking Industry Architecture
Network.
2. Low code Scaled Agile project.
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Technical Perspective
Business
Perspective
Source: Inspired from [5] The role of the decision
architect in the project structure
Enterprise Architect
Global Business
Perspective
Solution Architect
Bridging the gap
between planning &
implementation
Technical Architect
Dealing with
Engineering Issues

9. “e-Commerce” Sample
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10. References
[1] ArchiMate 3.1 Specification.
[2] Archi: Free ArchiMate Modelling tool.
[3] ArchiMate Standard Color Schemes.
[4] DPBoK standard.
[5] WHO IS SOLUTION ARCHITECT: SALARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES, Yuri Musienko, 17-Nov-2021.
[6] How to pass ArchiMate® Certification, Ashraf Fouad, blog post, 19-Nov-2021.
[7] 9 Tips for passing ArchiMate Practitioner exam, Ashraf Fouad, blog post, 26-Nov-2021.
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11. Thanks
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